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Mexico Wants American Tourism Back
 Nancy Trejos
The number of foreign visitors to Mexico grew 2.1 percent between January and May, compared with the same period in 2010. Of roughly 22 million international visitors annually, 60 percent are from the US, and Mexican officials would like to keep it that way.
Dalai Lama to Visit Mexico in September
 PV Mirror
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama is coming to Mexico in September. His first stop will be the 3rd International Conference on Human Values and Rule of Law in Monterrey on September 9th. The next two events will be held in Mexico City, September 10 and 11, 2011.
Casa Velas' Celebrate Divorce Package
 Leslie Chen
Although celebrating a marriage has been a long existing tradition, rejoicing for a divorce is a modern affair, and the Casa Velas Divorcee Package understands the desire for it perfectly. It even includes a farewell party to your old wedding ring - complete with a coffin.
Riviera Nayarit & CPTM Internet Campaigns
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Riviera Nayarit and the Mexican Council for the Promotion of Tourism (CPTM), have launched an extensive online campaign on the largest Internet travel websites as one of the strategies to attract tourists to the country, especially to Mexico's Pacific Treasure.
XVI PanAmerican Games’ Newest Promotor
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
To help promote the XVI Pan American Games Guadalajara 2011, and join forces with the Department of Economic Promotion (SEPROE), Vallarta's CANACO (Chamber of Commerce) and ServyTur (Tourism Services) have agreed to promote the Games through their allied practices.
 PEACE 5th Annual Race for Change November 13
 Becci Burchett
Join local non-profit, PEACE on Sunday, November 13th for a family-fun day of races, contests, games, food and drink at El Tigre Golf Course in Nuevo Vallarta. A variety of runs, walks and bike events will raise funds for education, ecology and animal protection community programs.
Amazing Vallarta Discounts with Cupocity
 CupoCity.com
A free 'Group Buying' website, Cupocity, has recently launched its national Internet program in the Bay of Banderas region. This new e-commerce model enables business owners to offer incredible savings - up to 90% on products and services for a brief period (usually one day.)
Temperatures Will Rise in Vallarta Aug 18-20
 BanderasNews.com
Temperatures are rising in the Banderas Bay region as Puerto Vallarta prepares for the 2011 Nuestra Belleza Mexico (Miss Mexico) Pageant semi-final and final competitions, which will be held at the city's International Convention Center on August 18th and 20th.
 Vallarta Happy to Host 2012 Tourism Expo
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
For the last 35 years, Acapulco has been the host of Mexico's largest tourism fair, Tianguis Turistico. But last week, Mexico's Tourism Administration decided that the 2012 edition will be held in Puerto Vallarta and Rivera Nayarit... 'Two Destinations, One Paradise.'
Travel Authorities on Safety in Mexico
 Chase Buckner
Peter Greenberg, a highly regarded authority in the international travel industry, and Robert Reid, U.S. travel editor for Lonely Planet, recently discussed the current state of Mexico in regards to safety and tourism.
A VERY Intimate Vallarta Beach Wedding
 Rev. Lynn Rogers
Kim and Zadik had been engaged for three years when they were invited to Puerto Vallarta to celebrate a friend's wedding. Called by the romance of our bit of paradise, they thought, 'Why not tie the knot while we're there?' And they did!
Mexican Tourism Rising at Record Rates
 Chase Buckner
International travelers are filling the void left by American travelers discouraged from traveling to Mexico by negative media. Mexico has seen an increase of about 200,000 international visitors from January to May of this year when compared to the same period of 2010.
Vallarta to Host 2012 Tianguis Turistico
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
Great news! Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit have officially been named the venues for the 2012 Tianguis Turistico, Mexico's largest tourism expo. This was confirmed this morning by Tourism Secretary Fernando Olivera Rocha, who said that the decision is irrevocable.
Turtle Release Season in Riviera Nayarit
 RivieraNayarit.com
Assisting at a turtle release in Riviera Nayarit is one of the most endearing activities one can do in the Banderas Bay region. It’s also possible to witness a turtle coming out of the water to lay its eggs in the sand, and experience the miracle of life.
Is a Puerto Vallarta Beach Wedding Right for You?
 Robin Manoogian
Are you thinking about a beach wedding in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico? There's nothing more special or memorable than saying 'I Do' with your toes in the sand. Destination weddings are not for everyone, so you'll need to consider the pros and cons before taking 'the plunge.'
Stars are Glittering in Riviera Nayarit
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Over the last few months, Riviera Nayarit has become a favorite destinations for celebrities, with many personalities visiting, like soccer player Thierry Henry, Kate Hudson, Felicity Huffman, Gerry Lopez, Soleil Moon Frye and Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, among many others.
Virgin America's SFO to PVR in December
 Ed Walsh
One of the San Francisco Bay Area’s favorite gay getaways will soon get a boost from the great upstart airline, Virgin America. On Tuesday, July 26, a spokeswoman for Virgin told the Examiner.com that service to Puerto Vallarta could begin in early December.
New Highway from Vallarta to Guadalajara
 Rodrigo Lopez Becerril
Now that Semarnat has authorized the plans presented by the Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT), Puerto Vallarta will soon have a short cut to Guadalajara - a new highway that will make it possible to make the journey in two hours and a half hours.
Russian Tourism to Mexico to Increase 400% in 2012
Chase Buckner
Russian tourism to Mexico is predicted to increase by 400% in 2012. In 2010, Mexico saw 27,137 travelers from Russia, an increase of 134% from 2009. From January to April 2011, Mexico welcomed more than 14,000 Russians, up 64% from the same time period in 2010.
Thanksgiving Yoga Retreat at Xinalani
 BanderasNews Team
Celebrate the Thanksgiving spirit by flipping your perspective and embracing gratitude on the south shore of Puerto Vallarta's Banderas Bay. From November 19-26, 2011 Heidi Kristoffer is offering a Thanksgiving Yoga Retreat at Xinalani Eco Resort in Quimixto.
Vallarta Welcomes Ocean Star Pacific
 Paco Ojeda
The Ocean Star Pacific returns to our port today. At the cruise ship's inaugural docking at our destination last Thursday, Mayor Salvador González Reséndiz welcomed passengers and crew and encouraged them to discover the many attractions available in Puerto Vallarta.
Mexico Vacations Safer than Driving in US
 geo-mexico.com
With so many negative media reports about safety, many US tourists and tour operators are cancelling trips to Mexico. However, the chance of a visitor being killed by drug violence in Mexico is far less likely than the risk of being killed in a US traffic accident.
San Pancho 2010-2011 Birding Season Overview
 Luis Morales
The 2010-2011 San Pancho Birding Season is pretty much over. Most migratory species have fledged, leaving only the resident or 'tropical' species, a few summer migrants such as Blue-black Grassquits and Sulphur-bellied Flycatchers and some late Laughing and Hermanns' Gulls.
'Almost Free' RV Caravan to Mexico
 BanderasNews Team
New RV travelers can now drive to Mexico with experienced RV’ers without spending thousands of dollars on professional caravan services. This October, Bill and Dorothy Bell, who've RV'd throughout Mexico will lead a caravan from Ajo, Arizona to La Peñita, Nayarit.
Ana María Wins 5 Int'l Tuna & Marlin Fishing Tournament
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Ana Maria owner Mark Martin and his crew won their second crown of the year at the 5th International Tuna and Marlin Fishing Tournament at Bahia de Banderas, Riviera Nayarit, with a 152.7 kg Marlin caught on Friday, July 15th.
Vallarta Ecology Group Reforesting Rio Pitillal
 Ubardo Aguilar
On Sunday, July 17th, members of the Puerto Vallarta Ecology Group launched the next phase of reforestation of trees on the banks of the Rio Pitillal. Last year, 65 trees were planted, of which 39 have disappeared. The group expects to plant around 80 trees this year.
132 Fishermen Compete in Riviera Nayarit
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The 5th Riviera Nayarit International Tuna and Marlin Tournament started last night with a cocktail party to kick off two great days of fishing on July 15-16th, with 132 participants on 33 boats departing from Marina Riviera Nayarit at La Cruz de Huanacaxtle.
Virgin America Sets Sights on Vallarta
VisitPuertoVallarta.com
Virgin America intends to start launching flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The announcement of the company's third U.S. – Mexico route comes as the low-fare airline has expanded service to Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Cabos, Cancun, and Chicago.
Vallarta Hosts International LGBT Expo
 Puerto Vallarta CVB
November 20-23, the Presidente Intercontinental Resort will host the International LGBT Expo & Business Conference Puerto Vallarta 2011 - a showcase and business platform for buyers and sellers who drive national and international products and services to the LGBT community.
Marriott PV Resort Offers Pan American Deals
 PRWEB
The CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa will welcome this year’s Pan American Games attendees with a special offer that includes a free night. Puerto Vallarta will host four events: open water aquatics, beach volleyball, sailing and the triathlon.
Eye Candy: Mario Lopez Visits Punta Mita
 LivePuntaMita.com
Mario Lopez graced the beaches of Punta de Mita last week while staying at a residence in Ranchos. While in Punta Mita on his annual family vacation, he surfed everyday and tweeted that he was having 'food, drinks and laughs galore.'
Riviera Nayarit Caters to Elite Travelers
Riviera Nayarit CVB
Elite Traveller Magazine, which specializes in the lifestyle of the jet set, will tour the destination known as Mexico's Pacific Treasure on July 13 to 18, visiting the best locations that Riviera Nayarit has to offer - from Nuevo Vallarta to San Blas.
Mexico Wins Under-17 World Cup
 Andrew Das
Mexico won the FIFA Under-17 World Cup for the second time on Sunday, continuing its recent run of success at the junior level with a 2-0 victory over Uruguay at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
Approach of 2012 to Spark Mayan Tourism
 Chase Buckner
Ever since scientists/historians have discovered that 2012 marks a certain 'end' to the Mayan Calendar, the world's been abuzz. Seizing this opportunity to bolster travel to Mexico, President Felipe Calderon announced the launch of the 'Mundo Maya 2012' tourism program.
Vallarta Botanical Gardens Summer News
 Robert Price
Summer news from Vallarta Botanical Gardens, including an overview of a recent trip to Mexico City’s state-of-the-art Botanical Garden, an update on the 'Guess the First Rainy Day at the Gardens' contest and plans for the first Puerto Vallarta Bougainvillea Festival.
Bargains Spur 12% Increase in Mexico Tourism
Leonel Sánchez
Tourism in Mexico is up again despite the perception that it is not safe because of the drug-related violence that has claimed thousands of Mexican lives in recent years, according to a binational panel that was held in San Diego on June 27, 2011.
Three Cruise Lines Say 'Yes' to Vallarta
Ubardo Aguilar
This week cruise ship arrivals will start to pick up at the maritime terminal of Puerto Vallarta, as the Carnival Splendor, Ocean Dream and Pacific Star cruise ships begin making weekly trips to the Pacific coast of Mexico.
An Ancient Archeological Site in Jalisco
 Bill Bell
Just outside the modest little town of Teuchitlán, Jalisco, 40 kilometers due West of Guadalajara, lies one of the most impressive archeological sites in all of Western Mexico, Los Guachimontones.
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